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Renovating or planning to? Love looking at great house ‘before and afters’? Our Reno Addict section has the latest expert advice and inspiration for Australian renovators.
Lauded for their fabulous renovation projects, Three Birds Renovations recently undertook their biggest project yet – the home of the company’s creative director Bonnie Hindmarsh. Located on five acres in Sydney’s Hills District, the sprawling self-described ‘modern coastal barn’ is home to her family of six and brings the designer’s love of …
With the average bathroom renovation costing anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000, it’s not a task to be taken lightly, which is why we looked to Wesley Sinclair from Highgrove Bathrooms recently for his best bathroom budgeting advice. “Before the renovating even takes place, it’s important to make a plan and set a budget. The costs of fixtures, tiling, …
Completed over a three and a half month period, this three bedroom, one bathroom brick home in Brisbane was overhauled recently by graphic designer and event organiser Lisa Ma and her carpenter partner Paul Harrison who caught the renovating bug after completing a major transformation on their own home. “We lived through our home …
Did you watch the the buyer's advocates tour The Block earlier this week? Here one of them, Greville Pabst, shares his top tips for renovating for your demographic. When renovating, one of the most challenging things is to ensure you appeal to your most important audience – the future buyer. This Block season, we’ve seen some of the …
The creation of interior and event designer Danni Murray, this unique semi-rural home references colonial, folk and country America and is an exercise in eclecticism done right. And it's perhaps no surprise it's some of her finest work as it's home to her and her family! We think it's one of the most unique and beautfiully done family homes we've …
Carrying on from last night's Block kitchen reveals, we have more kitchen inspo for you today! We’ve highlighted the talents of Brisbane pianist turned builder Rachael Turner before and today we’re bringing you one of her latest renovations - a fabulous kitchen. As with her last video, today’s is full of the amazing renovating tips and tricks …
This beautiful factory-conversion in Alexandria was designed by Laura Downie of Studio 1 Interiors. The design brief was simple; the Collier Family had a newly renovated house but in their words, "it just didn't quite feel finished". “This family's dilemma is one I come across quite regularly," says Laura. "Following the renovation of their …
Home to a young family of four and located in the Sydney suburb of Caringbah South, this sleek renovation was carried out recently by Catherine Heraghty of The Stables. “I am lucky that my client has exquisite taste and we see eye to eye on almost everything,” says Catherine of the project that included a renovation of the powder room and …
Bec Sparky, Clipsal by Schneider Electric's brand ambassador, talks about the slip up that undid Jess and Norm's otherwise great guest bedroom on The Block last week, and her top tips for electrical planning when renovating. Last week’s guest bedroom reveal on The Block was revelatory by all accounts, with the winning bedroom compared to a …
If you’re a fan of this blog you’re no doubt aware of norsu interiors – the Melbourne based retail and online purveyors of stylish Scandinavian art and homewares started by Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier. It’s a familiar story (virtually a trope!) but Nat and Kristy met at mother’s group, left their corporate careers behind and haven’t looked …
